Does the law require any outdoor or quasi-outdoor spaces to be smoke free or restrict smoking in any way? Examples of such places include within a specified distance of doorways, outdoor patios of bars or restaurants, parks/beaches, outdoor stadiums, and outdoor markets.
Yes
Public places
Analysis
The law does not make a distinction between “indoor” and “outdoor.” Instead, the law simply prohibits smoking in “public places.” The law is interpreted as prohibiting smoking in both the indoor and outdoor vicinities of public places.
The law prohibits smoking in public places, and specifically includes playing fields in a non-exhaustive list of public places. Therefore, smoking is prohibited on playing fields.
The law prohibits smoking in public places, and specifically includes festivals and traditional celebrations in a non-exhaustive list of public places. Therefore, smoking is prohibited at festivals and traditional celebrations.
The law prohibits smoking in public places, and specifically includes vegetable markets in a non-exhaustive list of public places. Therefore, smoking is prohibited at vegetable markets.
